How do I go about getting child support?

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Who is responsible for paying child support? Are there restrictions on how the money is spent? This video describes how child support operates in Virginia once two parents have separated. It also discusses some of the factors courts consider in awarding child support.

Additional Resource Links

Information Documents

• Custody, Visitation, and Support Self Help
• Child Support
• Back Child Support
• Applying for Child Support Services
• Virginia Department of Social Services – Child Support
• Child Support Code of Virginia
• Child Support FAQ’s

Court Documents

• Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
• Child Support Guidelines Worksheet – Shared Custody
• Child Support Guidelines Worksheet – Split Custody
• Motion and Notice of Proposed Income Deduction Order for Support
• Respondent’s Request for Income Deduction Order
• Notice of Information Required in Child Support Cases
• Request for Registration of Non-Virginia Support Order
• Modify Child Support
• PenLite Support

Interactive

• Family Law Interactive